Comparing the Bajaj Avenger Street 160 and the Hero Karizma XMR side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Bajaj Avenger Street 160 is available at ₹111,569, while the Hero Karizma XMR is priced at ₹181,400. On the engine front, the Bajaj Avenger Street 160 comes with a 160 cc unit compared to the Hero Karizma XMR's 210 cc, producing 11.03 kW (15 PS) @ 8,500 rpm and 25.05 bhp @ 9250 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 47.2 Kmpl for the Bajaj Avenger Street 160 versus 41.55 Kmpl for the Hero Karizma XMR. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both motorcycles is available in the table below.
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Engine Specifications |
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| Cooling System | Air‑cooled | Liquid Cooled |
| Displacement | 160 cc | 210 cc |
| Engine Type | Single cylinder, Twin Spark DTS-i , Fuel Injected, 4 stroke, SOHC, 2 valve, Air cooled | 4 Stroke, 4 Valve, Single Cylinder Liquid Cooled, DOHC |
| Power | 11.03 kW (15 PS) @ 8,500 rpm | 25.05 bhp @ 9250 rpm |
| Torque | 13.7 Nm @ 7,000 rpm | 20.4 Nm @ 7250 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 13 L (reserve ~3.8 L) | 11 litres |
| Mileage | 47.2 Kmpl | 41.55 Kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 156 | 163.5 |
| Seat Height | 737 | 810 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Single‑channel ABS (front) | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front Brake | 280 mm Disc ABS | Disc 300 mm |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork with anti‑friction bush | Dia 37 mm, Telescopic Front Forks with Anti Friction Bush |
| Rear Brake | 130 mm Drum | Disc 230 mm |
| Rear Suspension | Twin shock absorbers, 5‑step adjustable | Gas Charged Mono Shock, 6 Step Pre-load Adjustable |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 90/90-17 49P | 100/80 - 17 |
| Rear Tyre | 130/90-15 66P | 140/70 - 17 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | 55/60 W halogen with LED DRL | LED |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12 V, 4 Ah VRLA | MF Battery 12V- 6 Ah, ETZ-7 |
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| Cluster | Semi‑digital LCD | Digital Instrument Cluster |
| Color Options | Ebony BlackSpicy Red | Turbo RedIconic YellowPhantom BlackCombat Grey |
| Fuel System | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | STD | 111569 | Top | 186644 Combat | 188257 |
| Starter | Electric | Self Start |
| Transmission | 5‑speed manual | 6 Speed Manual |









